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Robert Mapplethorpe — NYC Contemporary Ballet
Robert Mapplethorpe

NYC Contemporary Ballet

A striking black-and-white gelatin silver print by Robert Mapplethorpe capturing the discipline and grace of contemporary ballet in New York City. With his signature mastery of light and shadow, Mapplethorpe elevates the human form into a study of sculptural beauty and raw physicality. The 2010 printing preserves the rich tonal depth and precision that define Mapplethorpe's iconic photographic legacy.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 2010.

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October 3, 2017

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Robert Mapplethorpe, NYC Contemporary Ballet

A striking black-and-white gelatin silver print by Robert Mapplethorpe capturing the discipline and grace of contemporary ballet in New York City. With his signature mastery of light and shadow, Mapplethorpe elevates the human form into a study of sculptural beauty and raw physicality. The 2010 printing preserves the rich tonal depth and precision that define Mapplethorpe's iconic photographic legacy.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 2010.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Renowned Photographer, 20th Century, Performance Art, Figurative Photography, Male Artist, Fine Art Photography, High Contrast, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Contemporary Photography, Elegant Mood, American Artist, Ballet Subject, Dance Photography

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Collected by

Hamilton Selway Gallery, Alex Capecelatro